Permitted Activity Update – 21st May 2021
14th May 2021
Update Published: 4th June 2021
Travel restrictions for organised sport remain in place supporting the Scottish Government’s phased approach to the easing of lockdown restrictions.
In line with publication of the Scottish Government’s Framework, Netball Scotland will, on the 17th May 2021 remain in Phase C of our #SafetyNet Return to Netball Roadmap
An overview of Permitted Activity Guidance per age group can be found here!
Information on the Modified Game can be found here!
The updated Return to Netball Guidance can be found on our updated Return to Netball Hub here.
Netball Training and Fitness Activities are permitted for the following age groups:
- Members aged 11 Years and Under, Indoors and Outdoors
- Members aged 12-17 Years, Indoors and Outdoors
- Members aged 18+ Years, Indoors (Levels 0, 1 & 2 only) and Outdoors (Levels 0, 1, 2 & 3)
- Members aged 18+ Outdoors & Indoors – Level 0 – All Netball activities permitted
Modified Game Play is permitted for the following age groups from the 17th of May 2021 :
Our Fun 5z Modified Game can take place for:
- Members aged 11 Years and Under Indoors and Outdoors
Our Modified Game Play can now take place for:
- Members aged 12-17 Years Indoors and Outdoors
- Members aged 18+ Outdoors (Levels 1 & 2 only)
- Members aged 18+ Outdoors & Indoors – Level 0 – All Netball activities permitted
Competitions and Friendlies are permitted from 17th May 2021:
- Netball Scotland organised competitions and local club/association competitions (including friendlies) are permitted for all age groups, Outdoor only in Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2.
- All competitions (including friendlies) remain suspended in Level 3 and Level 4.
- Members aged 18+ Outdoors & Indoors – Level 0 – All Netball activities permitted
- Competitions remain subject to Scottish Government Travel Guidance.
Netball Scotland’s Permitted Activity is aligned to the Scottish Government’s own phased exit protection level restrictions, and in line with consultation from sportscotland.
Important Information:
Members should implement the Modified Game rules in conjunction with Netball Scotland’s Return to Netball Guidance and the Scottish Governments Strategic Framework.
It is the club’s responsibility to ensure they are holding activities relevant to their current Permitted Activity Level as set out in Netball Scotland’s Permitted Activity Guidance.
Travel Overview:
Participants should, where possible, avoid any unnecessary travel out of an area and keep journeys within area to an absolute minimum. Full details of the Scottish Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on Travel and Transport can be accessed here
Under 11’s and 12-17 Travel
- Participants aged 17 years or under can travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in organised sport, training, and fitness activity.
- Children and young people living in a Level 3 area should follow Local Protection Level Guidance in regards to taking part in informal exercise such as walking, running or cycling.
18+ Travel
- Participants aged 18 years or over can travel to and from Level 0, 1 and 2 areas to take part in organised sport, physical activity and training. They should not travel to a Level 3 area.
- Adults living in a Level 3 area should follow Local Protection Level Guidance in regards to taking part in informal exercise such as walking, running or cycling.
Why Travel Restrictions?
Netball Scotland have provided guidance in line with the Scottish Government’s advice for travelling safely within Scotland.
As a nation we must do all we can to stop the spread of the virus. We want to be able to protect our sport and the netball family as much as possible in this ever-changing landscape which is why we must set out this guidance in line with the Scottish Governments Guidance
We thank the Netball Family for standing with us!
Final Comments from the team at Netball Scotland:
We are delighted that these changes mean that we can now officially progress with our #ReturnToSport campaign which aims to increase opportunities for all members over the summer months as we begin to return to the sport we all know and love! You can find out more information about all of our exciting Sirens Summer plans HERE.
#NetballReady clubs have already been embracing our #NetsGoOutdoors campaign, a new and exciting direction for our sport and one we hope to see as a permanent option for the future of netball.
